On Grit and the Bonim Cheer

On Grit and the Bonim Cheer

by Rachel Slaton, Director of Communications On Thursday, a member of our communications team (surprise: it was me!) was taking photos at the Low Ropes Course for a cabin of Bonim campers. Sadie, one of our wonderful ropes course specialists, was facilitating a series...
Kindness for It’s Own Sake

Kindness for It’s Own Sake

At Camp Newman, Jewish learning isn’t confined to books or classrooms—it comes alive in the ways campers interact with one another and the world around them. One of the most powerful examples of this is the “Mitzvah Mensches” elective in Tzofim (12- and 13-year-olds)....
Beyond the Brownies: Shabbat at Camp

Beyond the Brownies: Shabbat at Camp

by Shosh Dollinger, Education Director ’24 HUC-JIR Rabbinic-Education Student We all know how special Friday night is at Camp Newman. From Tfillah to Shira to Shabbat brownies, Friday night brings campers Jewish joy they will never forget. But Shabbat...
Inclusion: We have you in mind

Inclusion: We have you in mind

By Rachel Dubowe, Nefesh Director & Camp Newman Senior Assistant Director   At Camp Newman, inclusion isn’t a program, it’s a mindset.    As the Nefesh (Camper Care) Director, I’m so proud of how far we’ve come and the great strides we continue to take...